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Item 98848
Gilbert Edgerton Hall bookplate, 1910
Contributed by: Cary Memorial Library in Wayne Date: 1910 Location: Wayne Media: Ink on paper
Item 22511
Pepperrell letter concerning ship damages, 1747
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1747 Location: Kittery Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.
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Bookplates Honor Annie Louise Cary
A summer resident of Wayne collected more than 3,000 bookplates to honor Maine native and noted opera singer Annie Louise Cary and to support the Cary Memorial Library.